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The elephants have left Toronto’s zoo, but you can find some more at the Royal Ontario Museum.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit, now on until March 23, features the best works of an international competition jointly sponsored by London’s Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide.

A photo called Essence of Elephants by Greg du Toit from South Africa is the grand title winner in the exhibit, which is making its North American debut.

Capturing the spontaneity of animals in their natural settings is “a true art form,” noted Rosamund Kidman Cox, spokesperson for the competition, which is in its 49th year.

Shots taken by photographers from more than 90 countries are featured in the exhibit, including five images by Connor Stefanison, 22, of Vancouver, a 2013 special prize winner.

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The exhibit includes more than 100 photos, culled from more than 43,000 images shot throughout 2012. The exhibit features 11 adult categories, four special award categories and three children’s categories.

“The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition demonstrates excellence ... with breathtaking images and profound commentary by the world’s best photographers,” says Dave Ireland, the ROM’s managing director of biodiversity.

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